Top 5 managers with the most Champions League appearances 

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Guardiola is sixth on the all-time list

#4 Jose Mourinho - 133

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Mourinho is a 2-time Champions League winner

One of the best managers in modern football - Jose Mourinho has won honours all across Europe during his 20-year spell as a football manager. He began his career working and learning the trade as an assistant coach to Bobby Robson and Louis van Gaal at FC Barcelona, before taking the step to begin his managerial career.

The Portuguese manager made his mark in Europe after guiding Porto to their second UEFA Champions League title in 2004, crowning one of the greatest fairytales in modern footballing history.

Spells at Chelsea, Inter Milan, and Real Madrid followed as Mourinho picked up more silverware and appearances in Europe's elite club competition. He won his second Champions League with Inter in 2010.

A return to Chelsea followed with another league title added to his collection. Mourinho made his dream move to Manchester United, taking over from Louis van Gaal in 2016. With 133 appearances in the Champions League, he sits fourth on the all-time appearance list for coaches.

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